The Board’s Role in Fundraising – Free Webinar

Overview

This free webinar is designed for board members, CEOs and fundraising leaders seeking clarity and best-practice guidance on the governance dimensions of fundraising.

Non-profit organisations are operating in an increasingly competitive and complex funding environment. Many boards and executives grapple with the same question: what is the board’s role in fundraising, and how can it add value without crossing into operational territory?

Join governance specialist David Fishel in conversation with fundraising experts Nigel Harris and Frankie Airey for a practical and thought-provoking discussion exploring the Board’s critical role in fundraising success.

This one-hour session will explore the practical, ethical and strategic considerations that shape effective board involvement, drawing on real experience and insights from governance and fundraising experts.

What to Expect

Participants will gain practical guidance on:

• When board involvement genuinely strengthens fundraising
• How to maintain clear boundaries between governance and management
• Building a culture of philanthropy at board level
• Common risks when boards are too hands-on or too hands-off

Registrants will also receive 30% off the retail price of a print copy of The Book of the Board (4th Edition) by David Fishel — Australia’s leading governance guide for non-profit organisations, with expanded coverage of board leadership, strategy, culture, risk and the board’s role in fundraising.

Please register to receive your exclusive discount code and the webinar access link.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Format: Free online webinar (registration essential)
Duration: 1 hour

Hosted by Positive Solutions, this is the second webinar marking the launch of the 4th Edition of The Book of the Board – don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading voices in governance and fundraising practice.

Speakers

David Fishel
Founding Director of Positive Solutions and author of The Book of the Board. David has over 30 years’ experience supporting boards across the arts, cultural and non-profit sectors.

Frankie Airey
Founder of Philanthropy Squared and creator of the highly regarded Philanthropy Squared Academy. With more than 30 years’ experience advising boards and executives, Frankie specialises in major gifts, capital campaigns and building organisational fundraising capability.

Nigel Harris
Principal of Nigel Harris & Associates and former CEO of Mater Foundation. Nigel is a national leader in fundraising strategy, governance and philanthropic investment, advising boards and CEOs across the Asia-Pacific.

Registration

Registration is free but essential.
Reserve your place to receive event updates, the webinar link and your 30% discount code for The Book of the Board (4th Edition).